Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board, speaks with Tom Miller about the rate hike proposed by Ameren which would go toward their "smart grid" technology. Chilsen says while the technology is beneficial for IL consumers, the rate hike is simply too high.

 

IDOT Engineer Ben Wills joins the Morning NewsWatch.

 
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Sheila Haggard joins The Morning Newswatch to talk about the Holiday Lights Fair happening at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

 
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Tom Miller sits down with Tom McNamara of the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group to discuss a new drug called "Flakka" and its effects on the body.

 
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